The North Frontenac Park Lands contains ~180 campsites across the vast crown lands throughout North Frontenac Township. All revenues received go toward the maintenance of the campsites and access routes.

Dark Sky Preserve come
witness some of the most southernly dark skies in Ontario.

The Dark Sky Preserve in North Frontenac is located near Plevna just two hours from Ottawa and New York State, and only four
hours from Montreal and Toronto.

The observation pad is one of the best places for stargazing in the province. It is a public space with amenities, including parking,
accessible washroom and electrical service. Anyone can setup their telescope and enjoy the darkest skies in southern Ontario. At organized events,
amateur astronomers are available to provide context.

On August 3, 2013 the Township of North Frontenac became the first municipality in Canada to receive Dark Sky Preserve status from the Royal Astronomical Society
of Canada.

The Dark Sky Preserve observation pad is one of the best places for astronomy. It is adjacent to the helipad at 5816 Road 506, four kilometers
south-west of the Township offices near Plevna, Ontario.

North Frontenac has the darkest skies in southern Ontario and it is the perfect place for star gazing. Plus we are easily reached by millions
of potential visitors from Southern Ontario, Eastern Quebec, Northern New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.

North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve

"First Municipality in Canada to achieve Dark Sky Preserve
Status by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. August 3rd, 2013"

Stargazing Event

2012 stargazing event at the North Frontenac Stargazing Pad.
Courtesy of Terrence Dickinson.

The following events are taking place at the
North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad at 5816 Road 506 between Plevna and Fernleigh. Check NorthFrontenac.com events calendar for event updates. Events begin at
sunset. In depth details will be posted on the
facebook page as the date gets closer. Feel free to use the
observation pad at any time for your viewing pleasure.

Contact Corey Klatt, Manager of Community Development for more information.
[email protected], 613-479-2231x233